''Kill for Me'' is a 2013 American thriller film directed by

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and starring

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and

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. The film was released direct-to-video on February 12, 2013.

Plot

Amanda has a violent ex-boyfriend, Cameron. After her roommate Natalie goes missing, Hayley moves in. When Cameron threatens Amanda, Hayley kills him, and they bury his body. In return for helping her, Hayley asks Amanda to assist in getting rid of her abusive father, Garrett.

Cast

as Amanda Rowe *

as Hayley Jones *

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as Garrett Jones *

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as Mark *

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as Zoe *

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as Cameron *

Chelah Horsdal Chelah Horsdal (born June 19, 1973) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her regular roles in the television series ''Hell on Wheels'', ''When Calls the Heart'', and ''The Man in the High Castle'', recurring roles on ''Stargate SG-1'', '' Lev ...

as Maria Klein *

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as Detective Ferris *

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as Detective Howe *

Leah Gibson Leah Diane Gibson (born January 3, 1985) is a Canadian film and television actress. Early life Leah Gibson was born in Victoria, British Columbia. She has a twin sister named Erin. She began dancing at the age of four, which led to training and ...

as Natalie Ross * Andrew Zachar as Steve * Graham Croft as Vet * Joanne Wilson as Newscaster * Crystal Mudry as Girl Outside Bar

Reception

Ali Davis of ''

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'' said about the film: "''Kill for Me'' is a rainy-day thriller. It's not something you need to alter your life to seek out, but it sure beats getting out of your pajamas on a day when you really don't have to." ''Love Horror'' gave the film two stars out of five, stating: "Drawing from several sources such as '' Strangers on a Train'' and ''

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'' to name a few, Kill For Me is a twisted tale with a 'sic''interesting story that deals with the cycle of abuse and the difficulties people have breaking free". Ken Tasho of ''EDGE Media Network'' wrote: "As per usual, the lesbianism in "Kill for Me" is downplayed and the love affair between Amanda and Hailey is minimal. But the sight of the two female leads dragging dead bodies and playing with guns is outlandish, if not laughable."

References

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